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Actor Tom Hanks throws the first pitch before the start of a Japanese professional baseball game between the Yomiuri Giants and the Chunichi Dragons at the Tokyo Dome. Hanks is in Tokyo to promote his latest film Angels & Demons, which will premiere around the world on May 15.

Team Korea catcher Park Kyung-oan breaks his bat on a pitch against Team Japan in the fifth inning of their World Baseball Classic game at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. South Korea edged Japan 1-0 to finish first in Group A. Both teams had already advanced to the second round, but with the victory, South Korea will face the Group B runner-up, while Japan will face the Group B winner.

Fans at the Tokyo Dome lower items along the outfield wall for Red Sox pitcher Hideki Okajima to sign before Boston faced Oakland during their two-game opening series in Japan. The Athletics salvaged a split, downing the Red Sox 5-1.

Members of the Red Sox Nation show their support during Boston's 6-5 win over Oakland at the Tokyo Dome in the MLB season opener.

Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka signs autographs for fans before an exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. Boston and Oakland open the season in Tokyo with games on Tuesday and Wednesday.